Oasis Officials deny antitrust claims and law violations
Oasis Petroleum executives at a joint news conference with Ohio Turnpike officials deny any illegal or unethical actions in purchasing 82 gas stations from a Texas firm in bankruptcy. They rebut Senate Antitrust Subcommittee scrutiny and reject reports of investigations by federal agencies, insisting no two sets of books and defending the contract award as proper after thorough evaluation.
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Dollar gains in Europe as gold hits 670 level
The dollar opened higher on European markets while gold rose to 670.50 in Zurich and fell to 670 in London. Gold was quiet amid nervous trading ahead of the weekend and potential Middle East peace news. Currency rates rose across Frankfurt Paris Brussels Amsterdam Milan and Tokyo eased. A market source cited yen strength and downplayed a direct link to the Iran Iraq war.
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Opening stocks rise on PPI decline in September
The Dow Jones average climbed 2.30 to 944.54 in early trading as gains outpaced losses three to two on the NYSE. News of a 0.2 percent drop in the government producer price index for finished goods in September spurred the market move.
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Mutuals Metal Prices in New York Market Report
The report lists gold at 945.75 per troy ounce with spot prices noted as 725 for a metal, reflecting New York market activity. Handy & Harman figures are cited, though details are incomplete and may require clarification.
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High interest rates spark political blame game
President Carter blames the Federal Reserve for rising rates while Treasury Secretary Miller voices surprise and concern that a prolonged rise could slow economic recovery. Reagan blames Carter for housing slump amid high mortgage costs, as analysts warn higher rates may curb borrowing and auto and home sales.
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Baker wary of action as Congress eyes lame duck session
Sen Baker warned return on Nov 12 may yield little as Republicans and Reagan victory could stall bills. He cited a $60 billion deficit and warned Democrats may delay budget actions till after elections. Cranston remained cautiously hopeful for a balanced budget but conceded doubt.
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Pension study shows elderly poverty persists despite aid
Three reports to the President's Commission on Pension Policy analyze retirement income programs and conclude many elderly still live below or near the poverty line. They note in-kind benefits like food stamps and Medicaid save some from rock bottom poverty but hide program failures, while Social Security remains a keystone for most elderly households. Sugar futures rise to new highs amid rumors of Russian purchases and Brazilian crop shortfalls.
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